Bob Dylan- Blonde On Blonde: Personal Edit (1966)- ****
(No "Rainy Day Women" or "Sad Eyed Lady.")
v/a-The Frisco Records Story (1998)- ***
(Not bad
collection from Ace, front cover states "New Orleans R&B to Early
Soul," and it delivers exactly that. Nothing outstanding, but I didn't
skip anything either. Fine, once.)
Bee Gees- Mr. Natural (1974)- ****
(Another forgotten gem from the Brothers Gibb. Even I had forgotten about it. Thanks to hpunch for the nudge. Not quite in their pop/disco phase yet, this is a perfect mix of classic Bee Gees and a new foray into soul (?) music. Really only one or two weak tracks. The harmonies on the title track are stunning.)
Blur-Essentials (2019)- ***1/2
The I Don't Cares- Wild Stab (2016)- ****1/2
(I always say "Boink!!," "14 Songs" and "Friday Night Is Killing Me" are my three favorite Replacements records. I'm not completely serious, but I do play those a lot. Going to add The I Don't Cares "Wild Stab" as number four. What a killer record!
Genesis- Duke (1980)- ****
Genesis- Trespass: Nick Davis Mix (1970/2007)- ****
(Never liked this record, or I thought I didn't like it. My original U.S. copy on ABC/Impulse was such a muddy pressing, it took away from the music. Once I heard the Nick Davis mix and Abbey Road Half Speed Master, this record became something else completely. Now I love it. Don't be afraid! It's only prog rock.)
The Who- Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy: Abbey Road, HSM (1971/2017)- ****
Thin Lizzy- Chinatown (1980)- ****
Thin Lizzy- Thunder & Lighting (1983)- ***1/2
(The great Phil Lynott gone 40 years today.)
5 comments:
Wild Stab and Trespass are both wonderful. This morning I listened to Fighting without knowing it was an anniversary of sorts.
- Paul in DK
Somebody Saved Me remains a favorite (the Song of the Day today) remains a favorite 40 years later. It was interesting reading (listening actually) to Pete's autobiography, to hear episodes from this song in more detail. The girl from the Ealing scene returning obeying when her original man snapped his fingers, for instance.
Thanks for the Nick Lowe--all new to me. Looking forward to digging in. I listened to Dig My Mood a couple of days ago. One of Nick's hidden gems, although the live songs added to the end of the 25th Anniversary edition didn't do much for me. I prefer his Untouched Takeaway or the live songs he's released with Los Straitjackets.
Enjoying this 4.0 space!
Thanks so much. I love the musings. You are spot on about Trespass. I went back and listened with new ears. Great call.
Is Life In A Tin Can next on The Bee Gees jag?
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